The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia's Kamchatka region erupted for the first time since 1550 on August 3, 2025, sending ash and gas nearly four miles into the atmosphere. The eruption occurred shortly after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck the region on July 29. It began around 6 A.M. local time, when personnel noticed signs of activity. The volcano, part of the Eastern Kamchatka Volcanic Arc and situated in a remote area, poses little threat to human life. A total of 31 confirmed eruptions have been cataloged since the Holocene epoch began about 11,700 years ago.
The Krasheninnikov volcano in Russia's eastern Kamchatka region erupted for the first time since 1550, sending ash and gas nearly four miles into the atmosphere.
The eruption began around 6 A.M. local time on August 3, with personnel noticing ash, steam, and gas escaping from the volcano's slopes.
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